1. Define the term civilization Objective: SWBAT identify and comprehend the 8 features of civilization

2. 8 Features of Civilization There Is A Quiz on This Info on FRI!!!!!!!!!!!!

3. 8 Features of Civilization Job Specialization – Urban people developed so many new crafts that a single person could no longer master all the skills leading to artisans (skilled craft worker) Cities – emerged after farmers began cultivating lands along river valleys and producing a surplus of food

4. 8 Features Cont. Complex Religions – most people were polytheistic – belief in more than one god Strong Central Government – forms of government arose to oversee irrigation, and maintain large food supplies. Priests initially had the greatest power, eventually taken by warrior kings.

5. 8 Features Cont. Social Classes – people were ranked according to their jobs, priests and nobles usually occupied the top level, a small class of wealthy merchants, artisans, bottom was peasant farmers (vast majority of people) Arts and Architecture – expressed beliefs and values of people who created them

6. Cont. 1 more time Public Works – strong rulers would order projects such as irrigation systems, roads, bridges, and defense walls (People Working for People) Writing – early writings made of pictographs or simple drawings, as writing grew more complex only specialized people (scribes) could write

7. Things to Ponder ???? If social classes do not exist among a group of people, can that be considered a “civilization”? Why or Why not? “All societies and civilizations change.” Name and describe 2 possible causes of such change.